CVE-2021-26837

SQL Injection vulnerability in SearchTextBox parameter in Fortra (Formerly HelpSystems) DeliverNow before version 1.2.18, allows attackers to execute arbitrary…

published September 18, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection in Fortra DeliverNow's `SearchTextBox` parameter could let attackers execute arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets customers place their own orders without checking if they really want the raw ingredients — you could end up with a wild dish instead of your intended meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges, gain sensitive information, and even execute arbitrary code on the server. It's a recipe for chaos that could compromise your entire system!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets customers place their own orders without checking if they really want the raw ingredients — you could end up with a wild dish instead of your intended meal! This SQL Injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the `SearchTextBox` parameter in DeliverNow before version 1.2.18, leading to unauthorized access and the potential execution of harmful commands.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges, gain sensitive information, and even execute arbitrary code on the server. It's a recipe for chaos that could compromise your entire system! To protect your system, update DeliverNow to version 1.2.18 or later immediately. Additionally, review your input validation practices and implement parameterized queries to shield against SQL injections. 🛡️ You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability is achievable, and following these steps will help secure your system! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00940 · 60.6th percentile
Published
2023-09-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 SEP 00:00Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability in SearchTextBox parameter in Fortra (Formerly HelpSystems) DeliverNow before version 1.2.18, allows attackers to execute arbitrary…
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